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They say that with make-up or not – blue eyes don’t inspire trust. This, not for an intrinsic fault but as a result of mere instincts. The mental process is quick: you look into them and know they could betray you. Having said that, we hope blue eyed girls will not hold it against us as these are simply the result of a study carried out by the Charles University in Prague.

There is a, however, a but. Could that be because blue eyes have irresistible charisma? As if to say that looking at them we feel more attracted than a sensation of distrust? Without hurry into any conclusion, we must admit that blue eyes have a magnetic effect.

Hence, don’t undervalue that power and, most of all, make sure to highlight it in the right way. As with our brown eyes guide, we relied on the advice of Claudio Fratoni, National Make Up Artist for Lancôme.

WHAT ARE THE BEST NUANCES TO ENHANCE BROWN EYES?“Orange-related shades are excellent, followed by medium-intensity beige and brown. Also very good are dusty greys, salmon and black, rigorously matte. White is also a good option, as long as it is matte”.

WHAT ARE THE SHADES YO AVOID? “Never choose a tone-on-tone, so no blue shades. Be also careful with green and yellow which they create an unhealthy look. Pink and fuchsia are also not great. The reason? They bring out the eye too much and, if not applied and blended in the right way, they can create more damage than a tsunami. With regard to the texture, you should avoid iridescent and pearly whites”.

WHAT TO CHOOSE IF WE WANTED A SUBTLER LOOK? “For a nude effect, champagne or light beige are perfect. With regard to dark hues, opt for a natural leather hue or burnt earth”.

HOW ABOUT THE RIGHT SHADE OF MASCARA? “If the lashes are pale, which is often the case with blue eyed girls, I’d recommend choosing a brown mascara which creates less of a contrast compared to traditional black. With regard to coloured mascaras, go for purple or plum to enhance blue eyes and obtain a prissy look ”.

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Hypnôse Palette by Lancôme which uses the revolutionary wet technology. How does it work? Pigments and mother of pearl are dissolved into a fluid, then infused in every colour palette. Once the fluid evaporates, it leaves only the very best: highly concentrated colour, perfectly blended and consistent, ready to give you the best application.

Eyes to Kill Eyeshadow Palette by Giorgio Armani: it features a superior way of working colour that results in a more intense eye shadow make-up. In addition, the palette combines two innovative formulas: a highly performing extraordinary matte blended with a luminous satin layer that results in an impeccable long-lasting make-up.

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